Tony Robinson | |
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area Bishop of Wakefield[1] | |
![]() Robinson in 2012 | |
Church | Church of England |
Diocese | Leeds (2014–2024) Wakefield (2002–2014) |
In office | 2002–2024 |
Predecessor | David James |
Other post(s) | Archdeacon of Pontefract (1997–2002) Bishop of Pontefract (name changed 2015) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1982 (deacon) by Brian Masters 1983 (priest) |
Consecration | 6 December 2002 by David Hope |
Personal details | |
Born | Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom | 25 April 1956
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Residence | Pontefract House, Wakefield |
Spouse |
(m. 1981) |
Children | three |
Profession | formerly teacher |
Anthony William Robinson SSC (born 25 April 1956) is a British retired Anglican bishop. From 2015 until his 2024 retirement, he has been the area Bishop of Wakefield in the Diocese of Leeds.[1][2] From 2002 to 2015, he served as Bishop of Pontefract in the Diocese of Wakefield.